Special lighting needs for Lionfish or Triggers?

[JamesThomas]

well, Im sure most will be pleased to hear I will not be getting a coral cat. a bit to docile for my likes among other things. So Im going with a lionfish and a few triggers.
My question is, are there any lighting requirements I should keep in mind? too much light? not enough? LED, T5? the tank width is 48" and Im not really ready to break the bank. my sump has an old Current setup that I got on the cheap and I really like it. 2yrs old now.

 

[lion king]

No special lighting, what ever that is pleasing to you, they will get used to what ever you use. Initially you may find more activity from the lion with the lighting on the lower end. I'm not sure what triggers you have in mind, but a 48" tank would not be the optimum sized tank. Basically all triggers will outgrow that tank, some faster than others, and the more aggressive would be wise to avoid all together.

 

[JamesThomas]

thanks for the input!! Might just have 2 lions and a cheapie LED light

 

[Kyuss414]

Just to add, I've always read that trigger and lions aren't the best tank mates. That many triggers will tend to nip at the spines of a lion.

 

[JamesThomas]

yes at this point Im looking at either one or the other, not thinking about both .....